Meta Public Policy head summoned tomorrow over brief removal of PM's post
The Centre has summoned Meta's Head of Public Policy, Joel Kaplan, and an Instagram technical official for a meeting on August 5, top government sources
The Centre has summoned Meta's Head of Public Policy, Joel Kaplan, and an Instagram technical official for a meeting on August 5, top government sources told India Today. According to the sources, the government wants to understand how Meta's algorithm works and why certain content receives greater visibility on its platforms, making the latest summons part of a wider regulatory review of the social media giant.
Read Full Story Officials are expected to raise concerns over multiple complaints alleging that some posts, including those perceived as critical of the government, receive disproportionate traction. The government will also seek a written submission from Meta explaining the technical glitch that led to the removal of a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sources said the Centre is also likely to seek a written apology from Meta over the removal of the Prime Minister's post. The meeting comes
amid heightened scrutiny of social media platforms over content moderation, algorithmic transparency and accountability. Ends
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